After 37 years of service, Janet Levihn, assistant director for Porter Health Care System’s Food and Nutrition Services, has announced her retirement. Levihn began her career at Porter Health Care System as a Clinical Dietitian, providing diet instruction for patients and teaching a nutrition class for diabetics. She came to Porter after receiving her Bachelor’s […]

WEST LAFAYETTE — The Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center has been awarded $13.79 million in federal funding over the next five years to serve the competitive needs of small and mid-sized manufacturers in Indiana. The funding, which quadruples the size of the center, allows for a dramatically increased presence in critical manufacturing areas across the

Theatre at the Center is bringing back 1965 rhapsody this spring with the thrilling new doo-wop musical, The Signal, on Saturday, April 4 at 4 and 8 p.m. A harmonious blend of classic songs and interactive dance numbers, The Signal recounts the stories of legendary artists who have become influential icons, while recapturing the soundtrack

INDIANAPOLIS — The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., (NYSE: PNC) has announced the appointment of Patricia Gamble-Moore to market manager for Community Development Banking in Indiana. In her position, Gamble-Moore is responsible is responsible for developing relationships and growing community development loans, investments and services that meet the needs of our low and moderate income

The Pfeil Innovation Center’s flagship program, the “Innovation Leadership Immersion,” is an experience that builds a competency and culture of innovation and leaves each participant inspired to innovate in their own organization and to stimulate conversations to better our community, their business’ and their own personal growth. Each 2-day “Innovation Leadership Immersion” experience is $150

MUNSTER — Peoples Bank, and its holding company Northwest Indiana Bancorp, announced the promotion of Benjamin Bochnowski to president and chief operating officer of the locally managed, independent community bank and the Bancorp. With unanimous approval by the Board of Directors, Bochnowski fills the president position formerly held by Joel Gorelick who retired in 2013. 

PORTER — A new study shows the tourism industry in Porter County is growing 5.5 percent annually and now contributes more than $386 million to the county’s economy each year. The study, titled “Economic Impact of Porter County’s Tourism and Travel Industry – 2011 and 2013, by Certec, Inc.,” shows that direct spending by tourists

Offering $122,000 in cash prizes and playing host to filmmakers from all over the world, the Heartland Film Festival (an Academy Award-qualifying festival within the Live Action Short Subject category) is now accepting film submissions. Early bird deadline is April 3. Prize categories and cash awards include: Best Narrative Feature $45,000 total award Best Documentary